St Ursula's Convent School
Greenwich, United Kingdom
About St Ursula's Convent School
Our History & Ethos
The school was established in 1877 by the Ursuline Order and continues to have as its inspiration the spirit and traditions of the congregation. As an Ursuline school, we have been entrusted by St Angela, our foundress, to continue to live out her vision of educating young women of tomorrow.
Our school motto is “Serviam” meaning “I shall serve.” We are a testament to this in that our school community bears witness to God’s love; whereby each individual is encouraged to serve and love one another. All girls have a responsibility to make a significant contribution to the wider community. Students understand that their thoughts, values and deeds have an impact on all they become involved in.
We are one of the many Ursuline schools across the world noted since the 16th century for encouraging the education of young women. The school offers a unique opportunity to play a part in an establishment which is rich in tradition and academic achievement.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to ensure that every individual achieves their potential through the pursuit of academic excellence and the nurturing of their gifts and talents.
To create a caring Catholic community; allowing everyone to develop and share in the love of Christ; serving the world of today and tomorrow through the relationships we make and the service we provide to others.
Ursuline Core Values
As Ursulines, we continue the approach to ministry which draws its life and vision from St Angela’s spirit and philosophy. Inspired by the call of the same Gospel, and challenged by the needs of our time, we, like Angela, ground our mission in the following core values:
- · Spiritual formation and faith development
- · Respect for the uniqueness of the individual
- · Development of the whole person
- · Development of a nurturing community spirit
- · Commitment to peace-making
- · Serviam (I will serve) as a lived reality
- · Development of leadership skills for every individual
A hallmark of an Ursuline school is academic excellence and a shared vision and profile.
Location
St Ursula's Convent School is situated by historic Greenwich Park. The school has fine views over London and the Thames, surrounded by a rich heritage of maritime history and located on the Meridian Line.
Facilities
The original Georgian house set in beautifully landscaped grounds has been extended to embrace all the requirements of a modern school. Specialist accommodation includes up-to-date, fully equipped science laboratories, a design technology unit, extensive computer suites and creative arts facilities, including music and drama studios and an activities hall.
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The achievement of pupils (Outcomes for pupils) is graded as “outstanding” in St. Ursula’s. ‘All students, including the most able, make exceptional progress from Year 7 through to Year 11. Disadvantaged students perform especially well. The school’s supportive ethos, combined with high expectations, results in phenomenal achievement for disadvantaged students.’
- OFSTED 2015Teaching and Learning is graded as “outstanding” in St. Ursula’s. ‘The high quality of teaching typically encountered by students accounts for their outstanding academic achievement. The very best lessons are characterised by high expectations, strong subject knowledge and activities that challenge students to deepen and extend their learning further. Students look forward to lessons and have excellent attitudes to their learning’.
- OFSTED 2015The behaviour and safety of pupils (Personal development, behaviour and welfare) is graded as outstanding at St Ursula’s. The strong ethos of the school means that students are very supportive and respectful of each other. They are polite and courteous to each other, staff and visitors to the school’.
- OFSTED 2015